Brilliant observation about the shared predicament being the key ingredient, not just two funny people doing seperate bits. Modern comedy duos miss this when they each try to be the star instead of being equaly stuck. My grandfather used to talk about seeing Laurel and Hardy shorts at the cinema in Worcester as a kid, he said the audiense would laff harder when they were struggling together than when one was getting hit.
Thank you Rosie. Laurel and Hardy have made me laugh from the moment I first saw them as a kid to today. A lovely read
Thanks so much! You should try and see the show, it's terrific.
Brilliant observation about the shared predicament being the key ingredient, not just two funny people doing seperate bits. Modern comedy duos miss this when they each try to be the star instead of being equaly stuck. My grandfather used to talk about seeing Laurel and Hardy shorts at the cinema in Worcester as a kid, he said the audiense would laff harder when they were struggling together than when one was getting hit.
Thankyou so much, it's Neil Brand's observation, not mine, but how wonderful that your grandfather would make the same point!
SO pleased you enjoyed it, Rosie, and lovely to meet you!
I loved it and I think the rest of the UK will too!